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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
Read, read, read!
There are so many wonderful books out there - get reading! There will be some free choice around the NEA so keep a note of books that you’ve enjoyed.
A good place to start reading free books is the top 100 free classics on the Gutenberg site here
https://www.gutenberg.org/browse/scores/top
Make sure you keep a detailed reading log as you go, with brief notes to remind you what happens in each chapter and a space to note down the quotations that really capture your imagination or strike your heart. Reading logs are invaluable for helping you find track the story when you're looking back at the text in later months!
Internal candidates: Log in to the ‘Preparing for A Level English Literature’ Google Classroom and complete the ‘Making the Leap to A Level Literature task booklet. Class code: btmpnvy
New to Heathfield candidates: Email csavage@heathfieldcc.co.uk for a task booklet.
Further Reading
Further Reading
English Literature.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
Read ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ by Thomas Hardy and keep a reading log of your thoughts as you read it. ISBN-13 : 978-1853260674
Come ready to write about the main character, Bathsheba, and how Hardy presents her development throughout the novel.
Work to be Submitted
Work to be Submitted
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Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
A lever arch folder with dividers will be essential to organise notes for different areas of study.
A good sized notebook (A5 hardback) to keep a reading log of useful notes and quotations from each book you read.
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
Wuthering Heights (Wordsworth Classics)
Emily Bronte
ISBN: 978-1853260018
Birdsong (Vintage)
Sebastian Faulks
ISBN-13 : 978-1784700034
The Wipers Times
Ian Hislop
ISBN-13 : 978-0573113512
The War Poems of Wilfred Owen edited by Jon Stallworthy
ISBN-13 : 978-0701161262
Othello (Cambridge School Shakespeare)
William Shakespeare
ISBN: 978-1107615595
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